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I sent my paper to one journal, which took about 3 months to respond to me.
They decided to reject my paper, and gave me some comments and reasons why my paper was rejected. The first reviewer said a little about my paper and he/she wants to reject my paper because I do not have co-authors with me. I did the paper by myself.
The comments of the second reviewer seemed disrespectful and misinformed.
His/her comments were written in a way that suggests that I am stupid and what I did is just rubbish. He/she gave me some comments (the reasons why he/she wants to reject my paper). When I read the comments, I found that all the comments are useless and wrong. For example, at two simple points (very known in the area of my topic), she/he said these points are wrong. All researchers in this field know that what I wrote is completely correct. All other comments were just written with very low respect.
What can I do? I did this hard job alone, so why do I need to find someone to be a co-author? I feel that they rejected my paper because my name is not known in this area (I am a student).
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I sent my paper to one journal, which took about 3 months to respond to me.
They decided to reject my paper, and gave me some comments and reasons why my paper was rejected. The first reviewer said a little about my paper and he/she wants to reject my paper because I do not have co-authors with me. I did the paper by myself.
The comments of the second reviewer seemed disrespectful and misinformed.
His/her comments were written in a way that suggests that I am stupid and what I did is just rubbish. He/she gave me some comments (the reasons why he/she wants to reject my paper). When I read the comments, I found that all the comments are useless and wrong. For example, at two simple points (very known in the area of my topic), she/he said these points are wrong. All researchers in this field know that what I wrote is completely correct. All other comments were just written with very low respect.
What can I do? I did this hard job alone, so why do I need to find someone to be a co-author? I feel that they rejected my paper because my name is not known in this area (I am a student).
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Is there anyone at your university that you can talk to about this, and show them the paper and feedback to get a second opinion? Is there a reason you didn't go through them for help getting this published in the first place?
– Rup
2 hours ago
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They may be suggesting coauthors because your paper is not up to standards in the field, which suggests that you haven't gotten the right kind of advice on the work. Even if you do solo work, having an academic advisor help with the publication process is very important for students new to the process.
– Bryan Krause
2 hours ago
It seems like this has been asked before, but I can't find the link. I have found several questions where there was a revision decision and "wrong/rude" comments, but not one where there is a reject decision.
– Dawn
2 hours ago
Related: academia.stackexchange.com/questions/72449/…
– Dawn
2 hours ago
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I'll add a possibly related note: If the paper is written in the same style as your question and comments, then I will agree that having a co-author with better writing skills would definitely useful. In general, any author -- but in particular younger and inexperienced authors -- are better off if they show their manuscripts to experienced authors and reviewers.
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I sent my paper to one journal, which took about 3 months to respond to me.
They decided to reject my paper, and gave me some comments and reasons why my paper was rejected. The first reviewer said a little about my paper and he/she wants to reject my paper because I do not have co-authors with me. I did the paper by myself.
The comments of the second reviewer seemed disrespectful and misinformed.
His/her comments were written in a way that suggests that I am stupid and what I did is just rubbish. He/she gave me some comments (the reasons why he/she wants to reject my paper). When I read the comments, I found that all the comments are useless and wrong. For example, at two simple points (very known in the area of my topic), she/he said these points are wrong. All researchers in this field know that what I wrote is completely correct. All other comments were just written with very low respect.
What can I do? I did this hard job alone, so why do I need to find someone to be a co-author? I feel that they rejected my paper because my name is not known in this area (I am a student).
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I sent my paper to one journal, which took about 3 months to respond to me.
They decided to reject my paper, and gave me some comments and reasons why my paper was rejected. The first reviewer said a little about my paper and he/she wants to reject my paper because I do not have co-authors with me. I did the paper by myself.
The comments of the second reviewer seemed disrespectful and misinformed.
His/her comments were written in a way that suggests that I am stupid and what I did is just rubbish. He/she gave me some comments (the reasons why he/she wants to reject my paper). When I read the comments, I found that all the comments are useless and wrong. For example, at two simple points (very known in the area of my topic), she/he said these points are wrong. All researchers in this field know that what I wrote is completely correct. All other comments were just written with very low respect.
What can I do? I did this hard job alone, so why do I need to find someone to be a co-author? I feel that they rejected my paper because my name is not known in this area (I am a student).
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Is there anyone at your university that you can talk to about this, and show them the paper and feedback to get a second opinion? Is there a reason you didn't go through them for help getting this published in the first place?
– Rup
2 hours ago
4
They may be suggesting coauthors because your paper is not up to standards in the field, which suggests that you haven't gotten the right kind of advice on the work. Even if you do solo work, having an academic advisor help with the publication process is very important for students new to the process.
– Bryan Krause
2 hours ago
It seems like this has been asked before, but I can't find the link. I have found several questions where there was a revision decision and "wrong/rude" comments, but not one where there is a reject decision.
– Dawn
2 hours ago
Related: academia.stackexchange.com/questions/72449/…
– Dawn
2 hours ago
3
I'll add a possibly related note: If the paper is written in the same style as your question and comments, then I will agree that having a co-author with better writing skills would definitely useful. In general, any author -- but in particular younger and inexperienced authors -- are better off if they show their manuscripts to experienced authors and reviewers.
– Wolfgang Bangerth
1 hour ago
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Is there anyone at your university that you can talk to about this, and show them the paper and feedback to get a second opinion? Is there a reason you didn't go through them for help getting this published in the first place?
– Rup
2 hours ago
4
They may be suggesting coauthors because your paper is not up to standards in the field, which suggests that you haven't gotten the right kind of advice on the work. Even if you do solo work, having an academic advisor help with the publication process is very important for students new to the process.
– Bryan Krause
2 hours ago
It seems like this has been asked before, but I can't find the link. I have found several questions where there was a revision decision and "wrong/rude" comments, but not one where there is a reject decision.
– Dawn
2 hours ago
Related: academia.stackexchange.com/questions/72449/…
– Dawn
2 hours ago
3
I'll add a possibly related note: If the paper is written in the same style as your question and comments, then I will agree that having a co-author with better writing skills would definitely useful. In general, any author -- but in particular younger and inexperienced authors -- are better off if they show their manuscripts to experienced authors and reviewers.
– Wolfgang Bangerth
1 hour ago
3
3
Is there anyone at your university that you can talk to about this, and show them the paper and feedback to get a second opinion? Is there a reason you didn't go through them for help getting this published in the first place?
– Rup
2 hours ago
Is there anyone at your university that you can talk to about this, and show them the paper and feedback to get a second opinion? Is there a reason you didn't go through them for help getting this published in the first place?
– Rup
2 hours ago
4
4
They may be suggesting coauthors because your paper is not up to standards in the field, which suggests that you haven't gotten the right kind of advice on the work. Even if you do solo work, having an academic advisor help with the publication process is very important for students new to the process.
– Bryan Krause
2 hours ago
They may be suggesting coauthors because your paper is not up to standards in the field, which suggests that you haven't gotten the right kind of advice on the work. Even if you do solo work, having an academic advisor help with the publication process is very important for students new to the process.
– Bryan Krause
2 hours ago
It seems like this has been asked before, but I can't find the link. I have found several questions where there was a revision decision and "wrong/rude" comments, but not one where there is a reject decision.
– Dawn
2 hours ago
It seems like this has been asked before, but I can't find the link. I have found several questions where there was a revision decision and "wrong/rude" comments, but not one where there is a reject decision.
– Dawn
2 hours ago
Related: academia.stackexchange.com/questions/72449/…
– Dawn
2 hours ago
Related: academia.stackexchange.com/questions/72449/…
– Dawn
2 hours ago
3
3
I'll add a possibly related note: If the paper is written in the same style as your question and comments, then I will agree that having a co-author with better writing skills would definitely useful. In general, any author -- but in particular younger and inexperienced authors -- are better off if they show their manuscripts to experienced authors and reviewers.
– Wolfgang Bangerth
1 hour ago
I'll add a possibly related note: If the paper is written in the same style as your question and comments, then I will agree that having a co-author with better writing skills would definitely useful. In general, any author -- but in particular younger and inexperienced authors -- are better off if they show their manuscripts to experienced authors and reviewers.
– Wolfgang Bangerth
1 hour ago
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Whether they are right or wrong, the editors are in control of what they will publish and you don't have any control over that. You aren't likely to be successful with an argument with them.
You have two options, at least. One is to change the paper so that they are satisfied with it. The other is to try to publish elsewhere.
However, I will guess that the comments of reviewers aren't as invalid as you think they are. Even if you decide to publish elsewhere, you should go carefully through your paper with the views of the reviewers in mind and see what you can do to make it better.
No one is required to take all of the advice of reviewers, but generally, they are expert in the field and so have valuable things to say. You don't need to respond to every advice, but you should, at least, consider every advice.
Among other things, I wonder why they suggest a co-author. Is there something in the paper that suggests that it would be appropriate, or are you in a field in which sole authorship (especially by students) is rare?
And don't take the comments personally. They aren't criticizing you when they have doubts about the paper. They are focused only on the work itself.
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Thank you for your answer, I have already sent it to one very important paper in the same area, but they rejected it because they are not interesting in my data. However, they said what I did is very reasonable and good.
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
My supervisors read it and said it is a very good work. Also, they asked me to add their names, just because they are my supervisors but I refused that. Because they did not do anything for it, just read it at the end. Before that they said they are busy and I have to do my job alone!
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
I asked my supervisors to join me with any contributions even to help me to find a good data, or add extra simulation section but they refused.
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1 hour ago
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1 Answer
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active
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
9
down vote
accepted
Whether they are right or wrong, the editors are in control of what they will publish and you don't have any control over that. You aren't likely to be successful with an argument with them.
You have two options, at least. One is to change the paper so that they are satisfied with it. The other is to try to publish elsewhere.
However, I will guess that the comments of reviewers aren't as invalid as you think they are. Even if you decide to publish elsewhere, you should go carefully through your paper with the views of the reviewers in mind and see what you can do to make it better.
No one is required to take all of the advice of reviewers, but generally, they are expert in the field and so have valuable things to say. You don't need to respond to every advice, but you should, at least, consider every advice.
Among other things, I wonder why they suggest a co-author. Is there something in the paper that suggests that it would be appropriate, or are you in a field in which sole authorship (especially by students) is rare?
And don't take the comments personally. They aren't criticizing you when they have doubts about the paper. They are focused only on the work itself.
answered 2 hours ago
Buffy
20.6k662116
Thank you for your answer, I have already sent it to one very important paper in the same area, but they rejected it because they are not interesting in my data. However, they said what I did is very reasonable and good.
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
My supervisors read it and said it is a very good work. Also, they asked me to add their names, just because they are my supervisors but I refused that. Because they did not do anything for it, just read it at the end. Before that they said they are busy and I have to do my job alone!
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
I asked my supervisors to join me with any contributions even to help me to find a good data, or add extra simulation section but they refused.
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
9
down vote
accepted
Whether they are right or wrong, the editors are in control of what they will publish and you don't have any control over that. You aren't likely to be successful with an argument with them.
You have two options, at least. One is to change the paper so that they are satisfied with it. The other is to try to publish elsewhere.
However, I will guess that the comments of reviewers aren't as invalid as you think they are. Even if you decide to publish elsewhere, you should go carefully through your paper with the views of the reviewers in mind and see what you can do to make it better.
No one is required to take all of the advice of reviewers, but generally, they are expert in the field and so have valuable things to say. You don't need to respond to every advice, but you should, at least, consider every advice.
Among other things, I wonder why they suggest a co-author. Is there something in the paper that suggests that it would be appropriate, or are you in a field in which sole authorship (especially by students) is rare?
And don't take the comments personally. They aren't criticizing you when they have doubts about the paper. They are focused only on the work itself.
answered 2 hours ago
Buffy
20.6k662116
Thank you for your answer, I have already sent it to one very important paper in the same area, but they rejected it because they are not interesting in my data. However, they said what I did is very reasonable and good.
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
My supervisors read it and said it is a very good work. Also, they asked me to add their names, just because they are my supervisors but I refused that. Because they did not do anything for it, just read it at the end. Before that they said they are busy and I have to do my job alone!
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
I asked my supervisors to join me with any contributions even to help me to find a good data, or add extra simulation section but they refused.
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
9
down vote
accepted
up vote
9
down vote
accepted
Whether they are right or wrong, the editors are in control of what they will publish and you don't have any control over that. You aren't likely to be successful with an argument with them.
You have two options, at least. One is to change the paper so that they are satisfied with it. The other is to try to publish elsewhere.
However, I will guess that the comments of reviewers aren't as invalid as you think they are. Even if you decide to publish elsewhere, you should go carefully through your paper with the views of the reviewers in mind and see what you can do to make it better.
No one is required to take all of the advice of reviewers, but generally, they are expert in the field and so have valuable things to say. You don't need to respond to every advice, but you should, at least, consider every advice.
Among other things, I wonder why they suggest a co-author. Is there something in the paper that suggests that it would be appropriate, or are you in a field in which sole authorship (especially by students) is rare?
And don't take the comments personally. They aren't criticizing you when they have doubts about the paper. They are focused only on the work itself.
answered 2 hours ago
Buffy
20.6k662116
Whether they are right or wrong, the editors are in control of what they will publish and you don't have any control over that. You aren't likely to be successful with an argument with them.
You have two options, at least. One is to change the paper so that they are satisfied with it. The other is to try to publish elsewhere.
However, I will guess that the comments of reviewers aren't as invalid as you think they are. Even if you decide to publish elsewhere, you should go carefully through your paper with the views of the reviewers in mind and see what you can do to make it better.
No one is required to take all of the advice of reviewers, but generally, they are expert in the field and so have valuable things to say. You don't need to respond to every advice, but you should, at least, consider every advice.
Among other things, I wonder why they suggest a co-author. Is there something in the paper that suggests that it would be appropriate, or are you in a field in which sole authorship (especially by students) is rare?
And don't take the comments personally. They aren't criticizing you when they have doubts about the paper. They are focused only on the work itself.
answered 2 hours ago
Buffy
20.6k662116
answered 2 hours ago
Buffy
20.6k662116
answered 2 hours ago
Buffy
20.6k662116
answered 2 hours ago
Buffy
20.6k662116
20.6k662116
Thank you for your answer, I have already sent it to one very important paper in the same area, but they rejected it because they are not interesting in my data. However, they said what I did is very reasonable and good.
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
My supervisors read it and said it is a very good work. Also, they asked me to add their names, just because they are my supervisors but I refused that. Because they did not do anything for it, just read it at the end. Before that they said they are busy and I have to do my job alone!
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
I asked my supervisors to join me with any contributions even to help me to find a good data, or add extra simulation section but they refused.
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
add a comment |Â
Thank you for your answer, I have already sent it to one very important paper in the same area, but they rejected it because they are not interesting in my data. However, they said what I did is very reasonable and good.
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
My supervisors read it and said it is a very good work. Also, they asked me to add their names, just because they are my supervisors but I refused that. Because they did not do anything for it, just read it at the end. Before that they said they are busy and I have to do my job alone!
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
I asked my supervisors to join me with any contributions even to help me to find a good data, or add extra simulation section but they refused.
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
Thank you for your answer, I have already sent it to one very important paper in the same area, but they rejected it because they are not interesting in my data. However, they said what I did is very reasonable and good.
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
Thank you for your answer, I have already sent it to one very important paper in the same area, but they rejected it because they are not interesting in my data. However, they said what I did is very reasonable and good.
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
My supervisors read it and said it is a very good work. Also, they asked me to add their names, just because they are my supervisors but I refused that. Because they did not do anything for it, just read it at the end. Before that they said they are busy and I have to do my job alone!
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
My supervisors read it and said it is a very good work. Also, they asked me to add their names, just because they are my supervisors but I refused that. Because they did not do anything for it, just read it at the end. Before that they said they are busy and I have to do my job alone!
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
I asked my supervisors to join me with any contributions even to help me to find a good data, or add extra simulation section but they refused.
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
I asked my supervisors to join me with any contributions even to help me to find a good data, or add extra simulation section but they refused.
– F.Thomas
1 hour ago
add a comment |Â
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Is there anyone at your university that you can talk to about this, and show them the paper and feedback to get a second opinion? Is there a reason you didn't go through them for help getting this published in the first place?
– Rup
2 hours ago
4
They may be suggesting coauthors because your paper is not up to standards in the field, which suggests that you haven't gotten the right kind of advice on the work. Even if you do solo work, having an academic advisor help with the publication process is very important for students new to the process.
– Bryan Krause
2 hours ago
It seems like this has been asked before, but I can't find the link. I have found several questions where there was a revision decision and "wrong/rude" comments, but not one where there is a reject decision.
– Dawn
2 hours ago
Related: academia.stackexchange.com/questions/72449/…
– Dawn
2 hours ago
3
I'll add a possibly related note: If the paper is written in the same style as your question and comments, then I will agree that having a co-author with better writing skills would definitely useful. In general, any author -- but in particular younger and inexperienced authors -- are better off if they show their manuscripts to experienced authors and reviewers.
– Wolfgang Bangerth
1 hour ago